How to write your leadership philosophy

Building on the reflection you did to complete your Leadership Vision Board, now is the time to develop your personal leadership philosophy, as it stands today. Keep in mind that this will be a living document that you can return to throughout your life and career and tweak as you enter different seasons of life. Do not use ChatGPT or other AI platforms to write your philosophy statement. 

Questions to consider when developing your leadership philosophy:

• Who are you? What’s unique about you?
• What is unique about your leadership style? (work style, communication style, personality, how you like to receive feedback, personal background)
• What’s your “why?” What motivates you? (i.e., core values, purpose, professional priorities)
• What are your expectations of yourself and others.
• How do you define success? How can you best contribute to a team?
• What you have learned from your personal leadership experiences, in the LEAD Scholars Academy, and your class discussions.
• How does your philosophy relate to the 7 Cs of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development:
  • • consciousness of self
    • congruence
    • commitment
    • common purpose
    • controversy with civility
    • collaboration
    • citizenship
• Lastly, be sure to connect the dots for your reader.  Imagine a hiring manager or potential supervisor is reading your leadership philosophy statement. After reading your statement, will they have a strong understanding of why and how you lead and the assets you bring to a team?